Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Java - circa 1870 Japanese Military Maps the only significant change was

the only significant change was to the attachment of the ramrod- In the first model it was detachable

indicating 1867 manufacture

II Crown in the center of the red & blue enameled helmet plate

plus the leather "crop" to bottom

attach allowing easy use by two men at the same time

Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Java - circa 1870 Japanese Military Maps the only significant change wasOriginal Item: One Only. The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in